Bundle for gastric catheterization in newborns: from construction to validation.

Area of Science:

• Neonatal care
• Medical device implementation

Background:

• Gastric catheterization is a common neonatal procedure.
• Standardized protocols are essential for safe and effective neonatal care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To construct and validate a care bundle for neonatal gastric catheterization.
• To enhance the safety and efficacy of gastric tube insertion in newborns.

Main Methods:

• Methodological study conducted from April to October 2023.
• Literature review, bundle construction, and content validation by 23 experts.
• Online evaluation using a Likert scale; Content Validity Index > 0.80 considered valid.

Main Results:

• A four-item gastric catheterization bundle was finalized.
• Key components include precise catheter insertion length measurement and positioning verification methods.
• The bundle achieved a perfect overall assessment score of 10.0.

Conclusions:

• The validated bundle supports evidence-based practice in neonatal care.
• Implementation can improve the quality of gastric catheterization procedures.
• The bundle is important for reducing adverse events in newborns.